Solved Skywalker.exe ??

[Layback Bear]

I just found Skywalker.exe on my system. I have Googled it but none of it makes sense.
It's dated 6/17/2012. I really don't know what it is or how I got it.
I have scanned it for security problems and none were found.
What is it for or from?

 

[sdadamo]

I just found Skywalker.exe on my system. I have Googled it but none of it makes sense.
It's dated 6/17/2012. I really don't know what it is or how I got it.
I have scanned it for security problems and none were found.
What is it for or from?

I would locate the file and delete it. I googled it too and I can't find anything either.

 

[maxie]

Have a look at this link

Malware Suspected - MajorGeeks Support Forums

 

[nommy the first]

lula skywalker.exe is one of the executable library in your Windows, this file can be found in either C:\WINDOWS or C:\WINDOWS\system32 due to different versions and OS. The lula skywalker.exe file is shared by a bunch of Windows application as a vital file for the functioning, the missing of damage of the file would lead to errors that prevent all the related program and Windows function from working properly.

   Warning

Under normal circumstance, lula skywalker.exe is absolutely safe and should not be moved from its original location at will.

Source: What is lula skywalker.exe - How Can I Fix lula skywalker.exe Errors

Aaaand this link does claim that it's a virus, hmm.

Not sure if there's a difference between skywalker.exe and lula skywalker.exe tho.
Nommy

 

[Arc]

lula skywalker.exe is a Windows file designed for Windows operating system that helps executing dll files and locate their libraries into windows system's memory. It is shard by lots of applications and Windows functions, so it is important to keep this file process intact to avoid lula skywalker.exe error and problems that caused by this error.

Source: lula skywalker.exe File Info (lula skywalker.exe File Download and lula skywalker.exe Error Fix Tool Download)

Or ...... Luke in action?

 

[Alejandro85]

When in doubt, upload it to Virus Total and have it analyze, it may uncover something more.
Where in the system is it?

 

[Dwarf]

There is NO SUCH FILE under either the Windows or System32 directories in Vista, W7, or Windows 8.

 

[Layback Bear]

C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SkywalkerSetup[1].exe
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This is what I have. I have used Ccleaner, Disk Clean Extended, and Adwcleaner and it's still there.
It's not in the registry. Checking farther (this does not have a valid program)
I have scanned it with Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti Malware, okay.
I'm just going to remove it and see what happens.

Many thanks for the work and help you all have given.

 

[Layback Bear]

I removed it and I'm back. I don't understand this
Content.IE5

 

[DocBrown]

Content.IE5 is usually a location that web browsing content is stored

 

[Alejandro85]

C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SkywalkerSetup[1].exe

The location is VERY suspicious, to say the least. Maybe I'm missing something, but here's what I think.
The folder is the IE cache, so someone or something downloaded it using IE. The browser's cache is per-user based. But what I see very bad is that it's in the system user profile (nt authority\system) which should NEVER access internet, let alone using IE. The file itself is probably safe to delete, but have a look at all the running processes to see if there is something suspicious (remember to elevate task manager and look at every process and service).
It would be a good idea to do a full system scan with a good, updated antivirus. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think there is more in the system beyond that strange file.

 

[Layback Bear]

Good point Alejandro85. I have done scans with Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti Malware and I doing a scan now with Eset.

 

[Layback Bear]

All that was found by Eset was
SweetIM.E App
Sweet.E
Checked a few more method and Sweet is gone.

 

[maxie]

Looking good then Lady

 

[Jacee]

Download and "KEEP" TFC!! Temporary file cleaner by Old Timer:

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Save any unsaved work. TFC will close ALL open programs including your browser!
Double-click on TFC.exe to run it. If you are using Vista/Windows 7 right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator.
Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process and let it run uninterrupted to completion.

Important! If TFC prompts you to reboot, please do so immediately. If not prompted, manually reboot the machine anyway to ensure a complete clean.

 

[Layback Bear]

Thanks Jacee. Done.